Crucial Role In Cell Survival Found In 2 Genes

New research suggests that two recently discovered genes are critically important for controlling cell survival during embryonic development.The genes, called E2F7 and E2F8, are the least understood members of a family of genes that play a fundamental role in animal development. Members of this family are also involved in cancers of the breast, bladder, stomach and colon.

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Filed under: Genetics on February 7th, 2008